List of multi-million assets former Governor OKOTH OBADO and co-accused have surrendered to the state in plea bargain to end corruption case

Friday, September 5, 2025 - The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has entered into a plea bargain agreement with former Migori County Governor Zachary Okoth Obado and 17 co-accused persons in a corruption case involving the alleged misappropriation of Ksh. 73.4 million.

The agreement follows a formal request by the accused to resolve the matter through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, as provided for under the Constitution, relevant statutes, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) prosecutorial policies.

The accused were first charged in 2021 with 25 counts, including Conspiracy to Commit an Economic Crime, Conflict of Interest, Money Laundering, and Unlawful Acquisition of Public Property.

The charges stemmed from transactions linked to the alleged embezzlement of public funds from the County Government of Migori between 2013 and 2017.

After receiving written requests, the DPP directed the prosecution team to engage the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and defence lawyers in consultations.

Three meetings were held, leading to a consensus to settle the matter through a plea bargain.

As part of the agreement, the accused agreed to forfeit assets equivalent to three times the amount in question.

They surrendered eight parcels of land and two Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles, with a combined estimated value of KSh 235.6 million.

The properties handed over to the State include:

Loresho Ridge House – KSh 40 million

Sunrise Centre Commercial Block, Suna East – KSh 88 million

Two five-storey residential blocks with 40 units, Suna East – KSh 57.6 million

Two apartments in Greenspan, Nairobi worth Ksh. 18 million

A massionette house in Greenspan, Nairobi worth Ksh. 14.5 million

Residential Property, Kamagambo – KSh 10 million

Two single-storey residential blocks with eight one-bedroom units, Suna East – KSh 7.7 million.

The plea bargain was formally presented before court in accordance with the law.

Those charged alongside Obado in 2021 are:  Dan Achola Okoth, Scarlet Susan Okoth, Jerry Zachary Okoth, Everlyne Adhiambo Zachary, Jared Peter Odoyo, Christine Akinyi Ochola, Joram Otieno, Ochanda Patroba, Penina Auma, Carolyne Anyango, and several companies: Misfort Limited, Tarchdog Printers Limited, Kajulu Business Limited, Victorious Investments Limited, Deltrack ICT Services Limited, Swyfcon Engineering Limited, and Dolphus Softwares Limited.

The court will review and determine the final terms of the plea agreement.

Via EACC